Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>K, I really really want to go to Columbia Engineering to study BME. Do you guys think that I have any shot at getting in?</p>

<p>well here r the stats:
SAT: 2150 [720 Reading, 750 Math, 680 Writing]
IB: Predicted 38
Rank: N/A
SAT IIs: 760 Math2, 780 Biology M, 800 Chemistry
APs: N/A
Currently taking: IB HL Chem, Bio and Math. IB SL English, Chinese [I'm Indian tho] and Economics
Activities and stuff: Lots of time spent in service with an autistic school, also a lot of time with the Missionaries of Charity. Leadership is not a problem, I've been House captain and Student Council Rep. Play Basketball. Doing Model United Nations for ages. Quite a bit of various other debating as well.
Recs: 1 from bio teacher, she has a PhD. all boxes ticked as Very Good [well above average] and top 10%.
1 from Chemistry teacher, really glowing ref, all top 10% and up.
1 from counselor
essay:
My essay is about my IB Extended Essay which is basically a 4000 word research project. I talk about my investigation into bioalcohols and their feasibility as possible replacements for gasoline in the future. Essay is not a problem for me, just assume it's a very well written essay because everyone at school etc who has read it has said that it reads excellently.</p>

<p>What do you guys reckon my chances are? Do I have even a 1% chance?</p>

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<p>SAT II scores are great.
About your personal statement... be sure to let your personality shine through, instead of focusing on the rather dry aspects of a research project. They see your academic side, but they also want to know about you as a person.</p>

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<p>Agree with justbelieve. Essay should be more focused in showing who you are, not on your academic side. Of course, you could say how research has affected your way of thinking or something, but I wouldnt do it solely on an investigation.</p>

<p>If you want it mentioned though, why not ask your bio teacher to write a bit about it in her rec?</p>

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<p>yah i think i explained my essay rather badly, it is the effect that the research essay has had on how I view Science and the Scientific process...</p>

<p>Can anyone else chance me please?</p>